A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
E2 starts ZAR 359,600 cheaperB40 Plus from ZAR 699,500 · E2 from ZAR 339,900
Five key differences
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Specification
B40 Plus
E2
Maximum Power
B40 Plus165 kW @ 5500 rpm
E2Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Torque
B40 Plus380 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
E2Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Size
B40 Plus1998 cc
E2Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
B40 Plus9.0 km/l
E2Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
B40 Plus210 mm
E2161 mm
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Independent editorial assessment
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BAIC B40 Plus
Honor Edition
Hagalu editorial rating
4.0/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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Spec
B40 Plus
E2
Model Introduced Year
2021
2026
Generation
Current B40 Plus Honor Edition within the locally served first B40 Plus generation, using body-on-frame construction and an electronic part-time 4WD system.
Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
Facelift History
The B40 Plus launched in South Africa in October 2021. The current Honor Edition debuted locally in May 2025, adding electric seat adjustment and a sunroof to the City Hunter-based specification; BAIC now presents it as the sole current B40 Plus derivative.
No applicable South African facelift history established
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Five-door body-on-frame off-road SUV
Hatchback
Model Year
2021
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Off-road SUV
Passenger vehicle
Vehicle Type
SUV
Hatchback
Spec
B40 Plus
E2
Length
4630 mm
4135 mm
Width
1925 mm
1805 mm
Height
1871 mm
1580 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
2650 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
161 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
190 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
532 l
375 l
Kerb Weight
2110 kg
1300 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2535 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
425 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not Officially Disclosed
Doors
5 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
1010 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
1000 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1045 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
900 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
B40 Plus
E2
Engine
2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine
Electric motor
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
165 kW @ 5500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Torque
380 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
180 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
9.9 sec
11.5 sec
Quarter Mile
17.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Comfort, Eco, Sport, Snow
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
78.2 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
180.1 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
39.4 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
325 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
25 min
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
B40 Plus
E2
Gearbox
8AT
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
Front-motor, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Electronic 4WD transfer case
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Rear electronic differential lock; Front optional electronic differential lock
Comet Gray, Aurora Green, Moon White, Nebula Beige, Star Silver
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
B40 Plus
E2
Approach Angle
37 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
31 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
600 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Snow, Sport, Comfort, Eco
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Rear axle electronic differential lock
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Electronic time-sharing 4WD
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
23 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth Mm
600 mm
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Spec
B40 Plus
E2
Tyre Size
265/65 R17
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch
16-inch alloy wheels
Tyre Type
All-Terrain
-
Auto Brake Hold
Yes
-
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Wheel Material
Lightweight dual-tone alloy
-
Spec
B40 Plus
E2
Front Suspension
Double wishbone independent front suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Suspension
Five-link non-independent rear suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Chassis Type
Body-on-frame
-
Spec
B40 Plus
E2
Service Interval
15000 km
-
Service Plan Duration
4 years / 60000 km
5 years / 100,000 km
Service Plan Distance
4 years / 60000 km
5 years / 100,000 km
Service Plan
4 years / 60000 km
5 years / 100,000 km
Spec
B40 Plus
E2
Warranty Years
5 years / 120000 km
Vehicle: 4 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 120000 km
Vehicle: 4 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
Warranty
5 years / 120000 km
Vehicle: 4 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
Spec
B40 Plus
E2
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Octane Requirement
92 RON or higher petrol
-
Spec
B40 Plus
E2
Ownership Role
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
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Price Zar
699500 ZAR
389900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current ex-showroom price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
699500
389900
Starting Price Zar
699500
389900
In depth: how these cars differ
This B40 Plus and E2 comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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What the evidence means
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